ISLAMABAD: The United States’ envoy to Pakistan, Richard Hoagland, on Saturday dismissed the impression that the US was supporting Tehrik-i-Minhajul Quran chief Tahirul Qadri.

Speaking to media representatives in Islamabad after attending a function, Richard Hoagland said that his country does not support any political party or individual, including Tahirul Qadri, reported APP.

Hoagland said that the US was an advocate of democracy and transparent election in the world.

Moreover, the US envoy said that any decision regarding military operation in North Waziristan would be taken by Pakistan itself.

He also said that terrorism was a mutual concern shared by Pakistan and the US. Therefore, both countries should cooperate in efforts to eradicate terrorism.

Hoagland also condemned the killing of the Awami National Party (ANP) leader and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa senior minister Bashir Ahmed Bilour.

Earlier, Ambassador Hoagland while delivering the keynote address at the International Business Plan Competition finals, organised by The Indus Entrepreneurs (TIE), reaffirmed the US government's commitment to foster entrepreneurship and supporting individual entrepreneurs throughout Pakistan.